ascent
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The researchers used these experimentally measured nucleation delays in numerical models of magma ascent.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Empire of Ashes” opens with the sudden death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry Truman’s awkward ascent to the presidency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
In 2021, Purja completed the first winter ascent of K2 along with a team of nine other Nepalese climbers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
It also marks Pogacar's third Tour win in succession and includes a record-breaking ascent of the iconic Alpe d'Huez on stage 19, when he sealed another dominant victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
Today we are higher than yesterday, and tomorrow—he, the compound figure of Wilbur Mercer, glanced up to view the ascent ahead.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
When funds go from first to worst, many people attracted at the latter stages of those ascents bail out and actually lose money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It tunneled 435 feet through the mountains for slightly easier descents and ascents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
The 12 teams of two had to negotiate two ascents plus a steep section of steps on foot with skis attached to the backpack.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
On the course, there are two ascents on skis plus sections on foot, and two descents.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2026
With justification, Hall advertised that Adventure Consultants was “the world leader in Everest Climbing, with more ascents than any other organisation.”
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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